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Spectators: 7460 (Terracing: 5596, Seating: 1715, VIP seats: 149) Michel Ljungberg sent away a hard shot on goal in the 2nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Michel Ljungberg fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 4th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sigvard Kilström having to interfere. 6 minutes into the game, Nils-Emil Fransson was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Hammar Häsgroppers's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Åsenhöga IK the free kick. Nils-Emil Fransson hit a great freekick 7 minutes into the match. After 13 minutes, Pål Wik mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Hammar Häsgroppers and the Åsenhöga IK players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 13th match minute, Hammar Häsgroppers was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pål Wik to maneuver through the defense. Ludwig Matsson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mathias Lund in the 15th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Michel Ljungberg in the 18th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Sigvard Kilström saved Hammar Häsgroppers from getting behind. Klas Ivarsson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sigvard Kilström having to interfere. Michel Ljungberg's late challenge caught a Hammar Häsgroppers's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Michel Ljungberg helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Åsenhöga IK's Michel Ljungberg got a free kick in the 22nd minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Michel Ljungberg in the 27th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Sigvard Kilström prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Arne Kjellqvist fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 30th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sigvard Kilström having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Michel Ljungberg in the 32nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Sigvard Kilström prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Oskar Holmstedt's late challenge caught a Hammar Häsgroppers's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Oskar Holmstedt helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Hammar Häsgroppers booed when Åsenhöga IK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 33 match minutes in a wonderful position. Oskar Holmstedt didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mathias Lund's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ludwig Matsson read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 34th minute of play. Klas Ivarsson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When the match had gone on for 47 minutes, Oskar Johansson took a quick shot and it went in 2-0 without a chance for Ludwig Matsson to make any attempt to save it. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Klas Ivarsson was the one to do the kick off. Nils-Emil Fransson was shown his second yellow card after 53 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. Nils-Emil Fransson hit a great freekick 54 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Hammar Häsgroppers's zone, Klas Ivarsson stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Sigvard Kilström came out of the goal and Klas Ivarsson tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Roland Helberg hit a great freekick 58 minutes into the match. Åsenhöga IK's Michel Ljungberg got a good chance for a goal in the 59th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Klas Ivarsson came up free with the goalie in the 61st minute, the Åsenhöga IK fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Klas Ivarsson couldn't finish the play. Oskar Johansson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 66th minute. Ludwig Matsson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Börge Sjögren fell near the penalty area in the 67th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Åsenhöga IK's protests and gave Börge Sjögren a yellow card for diving instead. In the 68th match minute, Åsenhöga IK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Börge Sjögren to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, Hammar Häsgroppers's Sigvard Kilström got control of the ball when Michel Ljungberg tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 78 minutes, Karl-Johan Gadd mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Hammar Häsgroppers and the Åsenhöga IK players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Hammar Häsgroppers's Karl-Johan Gadd got a free kick in the 78th minute. When Klas Ivarsson came up free with the goalie in the 79th minute, the Åsenhöga IK fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Klas Ivarsson couldn't finish the play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Klas Ivarsson in the 81st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Sigvard Kilström prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 82 minutes into the game, Oskar Johansson cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-0. Ludwig Matsson was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The audience was convinced that Klas Ivarsson's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Sigvard Kilström was relentless in the 90th minute of the game. Sigvard Kilström showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Klas Ivarsson in the 93rd minute of the match. 95 minutes into the game, Åsenhöga IK's Verner Hedbom nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Sigvard Kilström made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. Åsenhöga IK's supporters were dissatisfied at the end of the match because Hammar Häsgroppers had won, even though Åsenhöga IK had held more of the ball.